I myself have always treated the Biewer as a breed of its own.
After breeding true for over 20 years, this breed was well on its way to being established.
I don't think the divide is mearly over the name of the breed , that is really simplifying the situation. You have seperate clubs all working hard towards protecting and preserving this splendid breed.
The majority of the serious canine fanciers in any breed, may choose to show the dogs in conformation. One, to get the breed out there and gain some recognition.Two, to have the dogs evaluated against a standard to deem them worthy of the breed.Speaking for myself, the devide is over one Club changing the standard to include many colorations on the head. Instead of the three colors, it has been exspanded to include any and all head coloration for the breed.
And yes, color is not everything when you are working hard to produce quality sound healthy puppies. But I do believe strongly in the head coloration of the Biewer Breed.
For me personally the divide is over the standard. Two breed clubs have been using the standard that has been used since 2003 on North American soil. 3 Show venues, have accepted this standard and dogs have been showing under that same standard .06/Ontario Rare Breed, 03/North American Kennel Club, and 03/ IABCA.
There may be many unscrupulous breeders jumping on the band wagon, and this saddens me greatly. But as with many breeds there are always those who interest is not in protecting and preserving.
Other Ethical breeders are involved heavily in the breed , health test, study pedigree, and work dilligently to improve the breed.and Yes, show the Biewers in conformation.
I would suggest to anyone interested in the breed to get involved , attend some shows. Choose the "type" of Biewer that you admire. Get out and meet many of the Biewer Fanciers regardless of Club affiliation. You will find the right mix for you.
On a side note. I am one of many............ who imported a pup from Germany with Livershunt.My heart was broken, as she was to be part of my breeding program. However, with a Fabulous specialist and modern techniques in vet medicine she has been surgically corrected and spayed. She will stay here with us as a pet only.To read more about Cattia feel free to visit my website, I will forwarn you, there are very graphic photo's of her surgery.
So for others to suggest that we are not working hard to eliminate LS from the breed is unfortunate, I myself have surrounded myself with likeminded breeders whos goal is to protect and preserve.
You study pedigrees, attend seminars and educate yourself on how to produce healthy sound puppies.
Yes , I show my Biewers!
And I am very pleased with my accomplishments to date.
Jan Prosser
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